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Events

LINCS: The Digital Equity Act: Correctional Education Getting in the Game

Virtual

The Digital Equity Act now moves into the next phase of implementation across the country, and it's important for everyone in the correctional and reentry community to get up to speed on what's happening. Join LINCS to learn from Amanda Bergson-Shilcock, a recognized expert on state and federal workforce policies as she shares the current […]

VALRC: Multilevel ESOL Classes Webinar Series, Session 1

Virtual

Do you want to tackle the challenges of teaching multilevel ESOL classes? Are you looking to address the varied learning needs of individual students within one classroom and become an effective multi-level teacher? This 3 part webinar series will present strategies for effective multi-level instruction and planning for ESOL classes or multi-level classrooms. We will […]

VALRC: Multilevel ESOL Classes Webinar Series, Session 2

Virtual

Do you want to tackle the challenges of teaching multilevel ESOL classes? Are you looking to address the varied learning needs of individual students within one classroom and become an effective multi-level teacher? This 3 part webinar series will present strategies for effective multi-level instruction and planning for ESOL classes or multi-level classrooms. We will […]

VALRC Beginning Literacy Webinar Series: Contextualized Phonics Instruction

Virtual

This webinar will present strategies for contextualizing phonics instruction in the ESOL beginning literacy or multilevel classroom as well as during one-on-one tutoring sessions. We will discuss strategies for contextualizing phonics instruction and walk through the steps of implementing this strategy in different ESOL instructional settings as well as connections between this approach and the […]

VALRC: Multilevel ESOL Classes Webinar Series, Session 3

Virtual

Do you want to tackle the challenges of teaching multilevel ESOL classes? Are you looking to address the varied learning needs of individual students within one classroom and become an effective multi-level teacher? This 3 part webinar series will present strategies for effective multi-level instruction and planning for ESOL classes or multi-level classrooms. We will […]

VALRC Lessons from the Field with Cassandra Kramer: Using Digital Literacy to Connect Adult English Learners to Their Families and Communities

Online

Incorporating family-motivated assignments and elements of digital literacy into the ESL classroom can empower adult English learners to succeed in the workforce and at home. In this webinar, join the English Empowerment Center's Cassandra Kramer to explore mini-projects that can help connect learners to their communities in a digital way. Participants will have the opportunity […]

VALRC: Integrating Digital Resilience Skills Development Into Daily Lesson Plans

Online

Is your class time split into separate English practice and then digital literacy skills practice? Are you challenged by using technology throughout a lesson plan to support instruction?  This webinar will introduce strategies for seamlessly integrating standards-based activities, aligned with the Seattle Digital Equity Initiative Digital Skills Framework, throughout a lesson. You’ll also explore how […]

VALRC – Digital Resilience in the American Workforce (DRAW) PLC

Online

Session 1 - March, 21st from 1-1:30pm, Session 2 - April, 25th from 1-1:30pm, Session 3 - May 23rd from 1-1:30pm These interactive sessions will define digital resilience and focus on its importance for both instructors and students. Participants will gain insight and discover practical ways to begin implementing EdTech routines in the classroom, as well as […]

VALRC – Trauma-Informed Practices: An Introduction

Virtual

This webinar will present a working overview of this topic to begin incorporating trauma-informed practices into classroom instruction. Participants will also gain a better sense of what is happening to a learner’s brain when they experience stress and trauma.

VALRC – Digital Resilience in the American Workforce (DRAW) PLC

Online

Session 1 - March, 21st from 1-1:30pm, Session 2 - April, 25th from 1-1:30pm, Session 3 - May 23rd from 1-1:30pm These interactive sessions will define digital resilience and focus on its importance for both instructors and students. Participants will gain insight and discover practical ways to begin implementing EdTech routines in the classroom, as well as […]

VALRC – Digital Resilience in the American Workforce (DRAW) PLC

Online

Session 1 - March, 21st from 1-1:30pm, Session 2 - April, 25th from 1-1:30pm, Session 3 - May 23rd from 1-1:30pm These interactive sessions will define digital resilience and focus on its importance for both instructors and students. Participants will gain insight and discover practical ways to begin implementing EdTech routines in the classroom, as well as […]